Employment Solicitor

We are looking for an Employment Solicitor to advise charities and social enterprises, including schools and academy trusts, as well as private clients such as landed estates, family businesses and individuals employing care providers. The role covers a wide range of non‑contentious and contentious employment matters, including representing clients at employment tribunal.

This role would suit a solicitor with 2-6 years PQE, but the workload can be tailored to the level of experience dependent on the successful candidate. We also welcome applications from candidates who are open to developing their expertise in wider advisory work for schools and academy trusts, such as handling parental complaints and supporting on matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities.

Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. We have offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London.

At Wrigleys we pride ourselves on delivering specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment. Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other.

Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth. This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels.

• Competitive salaries
• Agile Working
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Cash Plan Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 1200 chargeable hours

• Provide expert legal advice to a broad client base and deliver an excellent standard of service.
• Manage your own workload, files and financial targets while contributing to wider team targets.
• Produce and deliver presentations for seminars and briefings, and write regular articles for publication.
• Support the team’s growth through business development activity.
• Ensure all file management complies with office procedures, including Lexcel requirements.

• 2–6 years PQE in employment law, with HR, tribunal, litigation or similar experience desirable.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the firm, clients and all related matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good numerical and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Comfortable working in a busy team environment.

Our selection process for the Employment Solicitor position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.

Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.